What type of protective clothing does everyone wear? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

C50Hexy · 10-12-2006, 11:17 AM

I just wanted to see if I was alone as far as my gear? I wear my full face helmet, gloves, boots, vanson perf. leather jacket(for when it's HOT!!

My upper half is well protected, however, it really seems that if I was to go down, that my denim levi's just will not protect me well enough..

Any thoughts on what I should wear? Not sure if I'm the leather chaps kinda guy, (having visions of the village people.

not that there's anything wrong with that!!

mateohly · 10-12-2006, 11:38 AM

Icon Motosports has some levi type riding pants that have reinforced knees etc.

Ext1jdh · 10-12-2006, 12:06 PM

Scorpion Exo700 helmet.
Icon TiMax2 mesh, add the liner in the fall to keep warmish. Classic leather when colder.
Cheap gloves that need to be upgraded.
Regular pants.
Cat steel toe work boots.

POE-BOY SAMICH · 10-13-2006, 05:51 PM

Oh, dang!
I misunderstood the title to this thread.
SORRY!

Seriously:

JOE ROCKET METEOR JACKET, LACE-UP ENGINEERING BOOTS, GEL-PADDED GLOVES BY OLYMPIA, and EITHER A FULL FACE KBC or A HALF-HELMET BY THH.

C50Hexy · 10-13-2006, 10:01 PM

LOL

Only better response would have been MAGNUMS!!
It seems like a lot of us go around with our bottoms unprotected..

Ext1jdh · 10-13-2006, 10:07 PM

I always protect my bottom.

Rockhead · 10-13-2006, 11:28 PM

Non-Lubricated? That requires foreplay then

Meanwhile back on the ranch

Joe-Rocket Gloves
V-Can Fullface Helmet
Oxtar Boots
Vanson Ventmax mesh jacket
Pro-Rider Leather (Heavy cooler weather jacket)
Wiley-X Safety Sunglasses & Clears for under the visor

Also a polyester Ninja mask that keeps my face and neck warm

Purest_Evil · 10-15-2006, 02:29 AM

Rjays gauntlet style gloves, leather jacket, full face helmet with no visor, sunnies, jeans and Doc Marten 10ups

RampageRider · 10-15-2006, 08:05 AM

Teknic Jacket
River Road gloves
Bell Helmet
SIDI boots
NASCAR Shades

C50Hexy · 10-15-2006, 04:47 PM

Rockhead,
I've been looking at the Vanson ventmax, how do you like it? and if you don't mind, how much did you pay for it? Did you order from their website? sorry for all of the questions, but I'm looking to replace my Joe Rocket Alter Ego. Thanks.

Rockhead · 10-15-2006, 10:35 PM

It's awesome in hot weather but dipping below 70 bring your leathers. (Long trips just bungee the jacket on the handlebars)

I paid $139 but I have a link at work for $89 that might still work.

I certainly hope it will help in an incident it feels like it would help from road rash.

Edit/

Sorry I deleted the link from my work computer.

Trussmky · 10-16-2006, 09:18 AM

Fox Creek Leather - Vented Racing Jacket - when cold
Joe Rocket Jacket - with removable outer - when hot
Scorpion Exo - Full Face helmet
River Road Gel Gloves - When warm
Lined Deer Skin Gauntlets - when cold
Jeans
Chippewa boots

Boston · 10-22-2006, 10:21 AM

I used to wear hockey padding and galoshes but people stared. I gotta get around to upgrading the wardrobe. I do like my knee high doc martins.

Uncle B · 10-22-2006, 08:03 PM

Store bought!!!
LOL

DrBob · 10-22-2006, 08:35 PM

I am pretty much the worst example to follow: I quit wearing protective gear 20 years ago, and ride in Tony Lama boots, wrangler jeans, a sleeveless denim shirt, and a non DOT beanie in states that make me wear a helmet.

ORBrit · 10-23-2006, 11:20 PM

HJC AC-12 Fulll face helmet
Tourmaster Flex jacket (hot or cold)
jeans
gloves
CAT steel toecap boots

DaveMc · 10-24-2006, 08:33 PM

Teknic jacket
HJC CL-MAX full-face helmet
TourMaster leather gloves
Levi's
generic boots from K-Mart (not steel-toed; a really hard whack will break your foot AND trap your foot in the boot, will need to be removed at a hospital)

SNAFU · 10-24-2006, 11:47 PM

For protection I wear this.

For riding,

Scorpion exo 700 full face/ Vega half
Icon gloves
Joe Rocket mesh jacket
Joe Rocket boots
Jeans

RJardine368 · 10-26-2006, 11:17 PM

Hi everyone
I am new here, own a C90 love it. I wear either a full or 3/4 face helmet by HJC, thin palm padded leather gloves (colder times I wear my Olympia thermal gloves) Leather jacket, take liner out when warmer. Regular Levi's on bottom and Timberland steel toe pro series boots. I have dropped my C90 1 time in 2nd gear, jean protected me for the most part. Still had road rash but no cuts.

Apertureguy · 10-27-2006, 09:38 AM

SNAFU....killer Halloween costume.

About the only thing I'd add is a shaved head and you'd have the whole package.

10-12-2006, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
C50Hexy Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 1981 Honda Twinstar, 2006 Suzuki C50c Location: southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 42	What type of protective clothing does everyone wear? I just wanted to see if I was alone as far as my gear? I wear my full face helmet, gloves, boots, vanson perf. leather jacket(for when it's HOT!! My upper half is well protected, however, it really seems that if I was to go down, that my denim levi's just will not protect me well enough.. Any thoughts on what I should wear? Not sure if I'm the leather chaps kinda guy, (having visions of the village people. not that there's anything wrong with that!! __________________ Mike

10-12-2006, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,224	Scorpion Exo700 helmet. Icon TiMax2 mesh, add the liner in the fall to keep warmish. Classic leather when colder. Cheap gloves that need to be upgraded. Regular pants. Cat steel toe work boots. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

10-13-2006, 05:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
POE-BOY SAMICH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '07 Harley Road King Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	Oh, dang! I misunderstood the title to this thread. SORRY! Seriously: JOE ROCKET METEOR JACKET, LACE-UP ENGINEERING BOOTS, GEL-PADDED GLOVES BY OLYMPIA, and EITHER A FULL FACE KBC or A HALF-HELMET BY THH. __________________ http://www.lonestarmotorcyclealliance.com/

10-13-2006, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
C50Hexy Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 1981 Honda Twinstar, 2006 Suzuki C50c Location: southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 42	LOL Only better response would have been MAGNUMS!! It seems like a lot of us go around with our bottoms unprotected.. __________________ Mike

10-13-2006, 10:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,224	I always protect my bottom. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

10-12-2006, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
mateohly Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 06 C50 Black Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 181	Icon Motosports has some levi type riding pants that have reinforced knees etc.

10-13-2006, 11:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,758	Non-Lubricated? That requires foreplay then Meanwhile back on the ranch Joe-Rocket Gloves V-Can Fullface Helmet Oxtar Boots Vanson Ventmax mesh jacket Pro-Rider Leather (Heavy cooler weather jacket) Wiley-X Safety Sunglasses & Clears for under the visor Also a polyester Ninja mask that keeps my face and neck warm Last edited by Rockhead; 10-13-2006 at 11:31 PM.

10-15-2006, 02:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Purest_Evil Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Boulevard M50, 2x CBX 750s, FXR 150 Location: New Zealand Posts: 6	Rjays gauntlet style gloves, leather jacket, full face helmet with no visor, sunnies, jeans and Doc Marten 10ups

10-15-2006, 08:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	Teknic Jacket River Road gloves Bell Helmet SIDI boots NASCAR Shades __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

10-15-2006, 04:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
C50Hexy Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 1981 Honda Twinstar, 2006 Suzuki C50c Location: southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 42	Rockhead, I've been looking at the Vanson ventmax, how do you like it? and if you don't mind, how much did you pay for it? Did you order from their website? sorry for all of the questions, but I'm looking to replace my Joe Rocket Alter Ego. Thanks. __________________ Mike

10-15-2006, 10:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,758	It's awesome in hot weather but dipping below 70 bring your leathers. (Long trips just bungee the jacket on the handlebars) I paid $139 but I have a link at work for $89 that might still work. I certainly hope it will help in an incident it feels like it would help from road rash. Edit/ Sorry I deleted the link from my work computer. Last edited by Rockhead; 10-16-2006 at 09:18 AM.

10-16-2006, 09:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
Trussmky Where Am I ? Joined: May 2006 Bike: Blue 05 M50 Location: Vegas Baby!!! Posts: 34	Fox Creek Leather - Vented Racing Jacket - when cold Joe Rocket Jacket - with removable outer - when hot Scorpion Exo - Full Face helmet River Road Gel Gloves - When warm Lined Deer Skin Gauntlets - when cold Jeans Chippewa boots __________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, holy #$%^...what a ride!"

10-22-2006, 10:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Boston Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: boulevard c50 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Posts: 64	I used to wear hockey padding and galoshes but people stared. I gotta get around to upgrading the wardrobe. I do like my knee high doc martins.

10-22-2006, 08:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Uncle B Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,098	Store bought!!! LOL __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

10-22-2006, 08:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,635	I am pretty much the worst example to follow: I quit wearing protective gear 20 years ago, and ride in Tony Lama boots, wrangler jeans, a sleeveless denim shirt, and a non DOT beanie in states that make me wear a helmet. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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RJardine368 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Suzuki C90 Black, 2005 Location: Phila., PA Posts: 4	Hi everyone I am new here, own a C90 love it. I wear either a full or 3/4 face helmet by HJC, thin palm padded leather gloves (colder times I wear my Olympia thermal gloves) Leather jacket, take liner out when warmer. Regular Levi's on bottom and Timberland steel toe pro series boots. I have dropped my C90 1 time in 2nd gear, jean protected me for the most part. Still had road rash but no cuts.

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Apertureguy Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,071	SNAFU....killer Halloween costume. About the only thing I'd add is a shaved head and you'd have the whole package.